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Snowball Cookies

by Donya Mullins December 8, 2020 8 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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Sweet, lovely Snowball Cookies are the perfect Christmas cookie! Made with just 6 ingredients, these cookies are buttery, loaded with little bits of pecans, and are melt in your mouth delicious. They are wonderful to give as a homemade treat and a must-make to share with your loved ones during the holidays.

Snowball Cookies in a metal tin for gift giving at Christmas.


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These sweet little babies are my ABSOLUTE favorite Christmas cookie! I just love them. They are like the ideal mix of butter and pecans with a light texture. Then, when you roll them not once but twice in powdered sugar, you’ve got something magical!

Snowball Cookies are a classic recipe that’s most often made during the holidays. The recipe may seem a bit old-fashioned but I would disagree on that point. I think this light, not too sweet cookie is the ideal treat at Christmas. They are so easy to whip up making them a great cookie to share in gift bags and holiday cookie boxes. Now that I’m thinking about it, I think Snowball Cookies are so delicious they should be made at any time of the year!

Snowball Cookies with pecans and powdered sugar in a bowl.

Snowball Cookies also go by a couple of other names you might be familiar with. They are sometimes called Mexican Wedding Cookies or Russian Tea Cakes. They are super yummy served with a hot cup of coffee or tea and amazing with Mulled Apple Cider.

What You Need To Make Snowball Cookies

  • Confectioners Sugar
  • Butter
  • Vanilla
  • Salt
  • Flour
  • Pecans
Snowball Cookies dipped in powdered sugar made with chopped pecans.

How To Make These Cookies

  • Cream together the butter and sugar then add in the vanilla. You can use a stand mixer or a hand mixer which is what I use.
  • Next, add in the dry ingredients. Fold in the chopped pecans until the batter is well mixed.
  • Scoop out the dough and shape into balls. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in the oven.
  • While the cookies are warm, roll them in powdered (confectioners) sugar.
  • To make them extra special and delicious, once the cookies are cool, roll them a second time in the sugar.
  • Lastly, pop one in your mouth for the best sweet bite ever!
Snowball Cookies in a metal tin under the Chrismas tree.

More Holiday Treats You’ll Love

  • Ambrosia Macaroon Cookies
  • Coconut Date Balls
  • Chocolate Fruit Dip
  • Christmas Snack Mix
  • Coconut Macaroons
  • Tiger Butter Fudge
Snowball Cookies in a metal tin for gift giving at Christmas.
5 from 4 votes

Snowball Cookies

Author: Donya Mullins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes minutes
Servings: 35 cookies
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Sweet, lovely Snowball Cookies are the perfect Christmas cookie! Made with just 6 ingredients, these cookies are buttery, loaded with little bits of pecans, and are melt in your mouth delicious.

Equipment

  • Hand Mixer
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • ½  cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 ½ cups confectioners sugar to roll cookies in

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Using a hand mixer, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and mix. Add the flour, and salt and mix until incorporated.
  • Gently fold in pecans. Using a #40 (about 1 ½ tablespoon) scoop, measure out dough and roll into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the oven for approximately 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 5-8 minutes. While cookies are warm roll in powdered sugar. Let cookies cool completely then roll in sugar a second time.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes:

  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
Snowball Cookies in a metal tin for gift giving at Christmas.
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  1. Gwen Kreminski

    December 16, 2022 at 11:44 pm

    Recipe looks delicious, but I don’t have a mixer. I don’t bake alot…but my daughter loves these.

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  2. Aeil

    December 15, 2022 at 6:31 am

    Thank you for recipe snowball cookies they were awesome double sugar is
    The best three batches gone in twenty minutes
    Five stars 🌟

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      December 15, 2022 at 10:06 am

      Thank you so much!! I so appreciate the outstanding rating.
      Merry Christmas,
      ~Donya

      Reply
  3. Aei

    December 8, 2022 at 8:54 pm

    Really awesome
    Easy delicious recipe
    Thank you 😊 so much

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      December 9, 2022 at 3:33 pm

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate the excellent rating.
      Merry Christmas,
      ~Donya

      Reply
  4. Kathy

    February 25, 2021 at 3:04 pm

    I have sweet memories of these cookies! My mom used to make them every Christmas and I’ve looked for a recipe to give them a try myself. This looks great! Thanks! (I love so many of your recipes AND your newsletter!)
    A Happy Fan,
    ~Kathy

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    • Donya

      February 25, 2021 at 3:06 pm

      Hey Kathy!
      Thank you for your kind words. I hope you’ll try the recipe. It’s really easy and the cookies are SO GOOD.
      You’ve made my day!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  5. Renee

    December 8, 2020 at 5:10 pm

    These cookies look beautiful and bring back such great memories. Thanks for the recipe!
    Renee

    Reply

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